Movie #866 "Short Term 12" refers to a foster care facility , whose members you get to know throughout the film. Besides all the kids, you get to know the two main people who run the facility, who happen to be romantically involved. As good as she is with dealing with the troubled teens, she is troubled herself and has trouble with intimacy issues. Then Jada shows up --- and she is forced to deal with these issues head on. I really loved this film --- it's meaty, natural, well acted (the guy is from Newsroom, and where has this female actress been? I'll have to check because she is wonderful) and it has just enough humor and drama to keep it intense and flowing steadily to a satisfying ending. I recommend it to anyone who isn't shy of some grittiness, but would like to see teens working out their problems.
Short Term 122013R96 minutes I'd give this 5 out of 5 stars
Grace, a compassionate young supervisor at a foster care facility, works with her boyfriend and colleague, Mason, to help at-risk teens. But when a new charge dredges up memories of her own troubled past, Grace's tough exterior begins eroding.
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